Find out how popular the last name Ungashick is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ungashick.

Ungashick, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ungashick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ungashick in America

Ungashick is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ungashick surname appeared 115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ungashick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ungashick to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ungashick

The surname UNGASHICK is of Latvian origin, with its roots traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Zemgale, located in southern Latvia, where it was initially spelled as "Ungashikas".

The name itself is derived from the ancient Latvian word "unga", meaning "ember" or "glowing coal", and "shikas", which translates to "stubborn" or "persistent". This combination suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who possessed a fiery and determined personality.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name UNGASHICK can be found in the LatvianMetrica, a collection of church records dating back to the 16th century. In 1527, a man named Peteris Ungashikas was listed as a landowner in the village of Svitenava.

In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, with variations in spelling emerging. For instance, in 1642, a merchant named Jānis Ungashick was recorded in the commercial registers of Riga, the capital of Latvia.

One notable bearer of the UNGASHICK surname was Krišjānis Ungashick (1755-1832), a Latvian poet and playwright who is considered a pioneer of the Latvian national awakening movement. His works, which included satirical plays and poems, played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the Latvian language and culture during a period of foreign rule.

Another individual of historical significance was Marija Ungashick (1810-1892), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in Riga and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women in Latvia.

In the 19th century, the UNGASHICK surname also appeared in various records across Eastern Europe, including in regions of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. For example, a merchant named Aleksanders Ungashick (1842-1918) was noted for his successful trading ventures in the city of Minsk.

Additionally, the name can be found in historical documents from the Russian Empire, where it was sometimes spelled as "Ungashchik". One such individual was Mikhail Ungashchik (1876-1957), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

As the years progressed, the UNGASHICK surname continued to spread across various regions, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of the world. However, its roots and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Baltic region and the rich cultural heritage of Latvia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ungashick

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ungashick.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ungashick was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ungashick has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ungashick was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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